Road Racing
Standing Regulations
SECTION 1
MEETINGS
1.1 Categories of Meetings 274 1.2 International 274 1.3 European Open 274 1.4 National 274 1.5 Open 274 1.6 Restricted 2741.7 Eligibility of Foreign Riders in Open and Restricted Meetings 275
1.8 Practice Meetings and Test Days 275
1.9 Conditions for Road Race Meetings 275
1.10 Force Majeure 275
SECTION 2
LICENCES – COMPETITORS
2.1 General 275
2.2 Grades 275
2.3 Lapsed Licences 276
2.4 Capacity and Licence Restrictions 277
2.5 Racing on Closed Public Roads 278
2.6 Isle of Man Mountain Course Licence 278
SECTION 3
LICENCES AND REGISTRATIONS – OFFICIALS
3.1 Qualifications and Conditions 279
3.2 Road Race Officials who require a Licence 279
3.3 Grades for Clerk of the Course 279
3.4 Road Race Officials who do not require a Licence 281
SECTION 4
PRACTICE
4.1 Time must be put aside for the practice sessions and these must be defined in the
Supplementary Regulations for the meeting. 281
SECTION 5
GRID POSITIONS
5.1 Positions 281
5.2 Timed Practice 282
5.3 Balloted 282
5.4 Allocated 282
SECTION 6
START PROCEDURES
6.1 Group Starts 282
6.2 Interval Starts 282
6.3 Clubmans Races 282
6.4 National Races 283
6.5 Anticipation of the Start 283
SECTION 7
FLAGS AND LIGHTS
7.1 Flags and Lights used to provide Information 283
7.2 Flags used to convey Information and Instructions 285
7.3 Flag Dimensions 286
7.4 Flag Colours 286
7.5 Flag Marshals Posts 286
SECTION 8
BEHAVIOUR DURING PRACTICE AND RACE
8.1 Riders must obey the flag signals, the light signals, and the boards 286
8.2 Protests 288
SECTION 9
NEUTRALISATION OF RACES – SAFETY CAR
SECTION 10
INTERRUPTION OF A RACE
289SECTION 11
RE-STARTING A RACE THAT HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED
290SECTION 12
FINISH OF A RACE AND RACE RESULTS
12.1 Finish of a Race 290
12.2 The Chequered Flag 290
12.3 Race Results 291
SECTION 13
SAFETY
13.1 Medical Services – Minimum requirements for Road Race Meetings 291
13.2 Track Safety Precautions 292
13.3 Fire Extinguishers 293
13.4 Fire Extinguishers at Circuits 293
13.5 Warning and Prohibition Signs at Circuits 293
13.6 Declaration – Admission Tickets, Armbands and Passes 294
13.7 Declaration on the Official Programme 294
13.8 Signing On 294
SECTION 14
GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
14.1 Protective Clothing 294
14.2 Helmets 295
14.3 Identification Discs 295
14.4 Body Jewellery 295
14.5 Engine and Frame Numbers 295
14.6 Fuel 295
14.7 Number Plates 296
14.8 Control of Exhaust Sound Level 297
14.9 Exhaust Pipes 298
14.10 Superchargers/Turbochargers 299
14.11 Handlebars 299
14.12 Clutch and Brake Levers 299
14.13 Mudguards 299
14.14 Open Transmission Guards 300
14.15 Footrests 300
14.16 Oil Supply Pipes 300
14.17 Oil Catch Tanks & Breather Systems 300
14.18 Petrol and Oil Filler Caps 300
14.19 Petrol Tank Breathers 300
14.20 Construction 300
14.21 Additives to Water in Radiators 300
14.22 Brakes 300
SECTION 15
SOLO SPECIFICATIONS
15.1 Size of Wheel Rims and Tyres 301
15.2 Type of Tyres including the use of Slick Tyres in Club Meetings 301
15.3 Treaded Tyres 302 15.4 Tubeless Tyres 302 15.5 Slick Tyres 302 15.6 Streamlining 302 15.7 Inclination 303 15.8 Brakes 303 15.9 Oil Containment 303
SECTION 16
SOLO ELIGIBILITY SPECIFICATIONS
16.1 ACU Production Classes 303
16.2 Formula Specifications 304
16.3 ACU Supersport Regulations 304
16.4 ACU/FIM Specifications for Superbike 304
16.5 ACU Stocksport/Superstock Regulations 304
16.6 ACU Superstock 600 304
SECTION 17
SIDECAR SPECIFICATIONS
17.1 GROUPS B1 AND B2 – General 304
17.2 GROUP B3 (CYCLECARS) – General 306
17.3 GROUP B1, B2 and B3 Technical Specifications 307
SECTION 18
OPEN 600 AND FORMULA II SIDECAR SPECIFICATIONS
18.1 Engine Types 309
18.2 General Construction 309
18.3 Engine Position 310
18.4 Dimensions 311
18.5 Streamlining and Bodywork 311
18.6 Passenger Platform 311
18.7 Air Intakes 311
18.8 Oil and Coolant Containment 311
18.9 Airbox 312
18.10 Oil Catch Tanks 313
18.11 Wheels 313 18.12 Steering 313 18.13 Throttle Controls 313 18.14 Control Levers 313 18.15 Brakes 313 18.16 Tyres 313
18.17 Mudguards and Wheel Protection 313
18.18 Exhaust Pipes 314
18.19 Fuel Tank 314
18.20 Battery 314
18.21 Cut out Device 314
18.22 Red Warning Light 314
18.23 Traction Control 314
SECTION 19
FORMULA 1 SIDECAR SPECIFICATION
19.1 Engine Specifications 315 19.2 Engine 316 19.3 Dimensions 316 19.4 Steering 316 19.5 Suspension 316 19.6 Wheel Protection 316 19.7 Exhaust 316SECTION 20
PARADES AT ACU/MCRCB ROAD RACE MEETINGS
20.1 Introduction 316
20.2 Organisation 316
20.3 PR5 – Spectator Parades – Speed Controlled 317
20.4 PR6 Classic Machine and/or Rider Parades 318
SECTION 21
ORGANISATION OF OFFICIAL TEST DAYS
21.1 Organisation 320 21.2 Insurance 320 21.3 Medical Cover 320 21.4 Officials 320 21.5 Riders 320 21.6 Junior Riders 320 21.7 Technical Control 320 21.8 On Circuit Control 321 21.9 Circuit 321
SECTION 1
MEETINGS
1.1 CATEgOrIES OF MEETINgS • International Meetings • European Open Meetings • National Meetings • Open Meetings • Restricted Meetings
Permits for all Road Race competitions are issued by ACU Headquarters 1.2 INTErNATIONAl
1. The Permit shall be issued by the ACU Headquarters for a meeting inscribed on the International Calendar of the FIM and having an FIM International Meeting Number (IMN). 2. An International meeting is open to Entrants and Riders of more than one nation who must
hold an International Licence or a National Licence issued by the ACU valid for the particular meeting concerned.
3. All riders not holding a Licence issued by the ACU or SACU must carry proof of Insurance and a written Start Permission document issued by their FMN.
Note: This includes all riders holding a licence issued by the MCUI. 1.3 EUrOpEAN OpEN
1. The permit shall be issued by ACU Headquarters for a meeting inscribed on the Calendar of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Europe (FIME) and having a European Meeting Number (EMN).
2. A European Open meeting is open to Entrants and Riders of more than one European nation who must hold the appropriate Competition Licence valid for the particular meeting concerned.
3. All riders not holding a Licence issued by the ACU or SACU must carry proof of Insurance and a written Start Permission document issued by their FMN.
Note: This includes all riders holding a licence issued by the MCUI. 1.4 NATIONAl
1. The Permit shall be issued by the ACU Headquarters.
2. A National meeting is open to Entrants and Riders who are the holders of a National or International Licence valid for the particular meeting concerned issued by any Federation. 3. All riders not holding a Licence issued by the ACU or SACU must carry proof of Insurance and
a written Start Permission document issued by their FMN. Note: This includes all riders holding a licence issued by the MCUI. 1.5 OpEN
1. An Open permit is issued by ACU Headquarters.
2. An Open meeting is open to Entrants and Riders who hold a valid ACU or SACU Licence for the meeting concerned.
1.6 rESTrICTEd
1. A Restricted Permit is issued by ACU Headquarters.
2. A Restricted meeting is open to Entrants and Riders who hold a current ACU or SACU Licence valid for the meeting concerned.
3. The Supplementary Regulations issued for the event must specify all restrictions and requirements of eligibility.
1.7 ElIgIBIlITY OF FOrEIgN rIdErS IN OpEN ANd rESTrICTEd MEETINgS
1. The Supplementary Regulations issued for the event must specify the licence qualification and eligibility requirements of foreign riders.
2. All riders must have a current Licence and Start Permission from their own Federation valid for the event.
1.8 prACTICE MEETINgS ANd TEST dAYS
1. Permits for Practice Meetings and Test Days may be issued on application to the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. No such event may be held unless the appropriate Permit and Insurance has been issued. 1.9 CONdITIONS FOr rOAd rACE MEETINgS
1. The ACU Road Race Committee must approve the Organiser.
2. The Venue must hold a current Track Licence or Track Certificate issued by the ACU Road Race Committee.
3. The ACU Secretariat must approve the Supplementary Regulations for the event and issue an ACU Permit prior to publication and circulation.
4. For all ACU Championships an ACU decal, supplied by the ACU Secretariat, must be displayed on the front number plate of each machine. Any rider not complying will be disqualified from the results of the race.
5. The Race Control must remain operative with all equipment in place until the end of the period provided for the lodging of a protest, and all officials and marshals must remain at the circuit and available to the Clerk of the Course and the Stewards during that period.
1.10 FOrCE MAJEUrE
The Clerk of the Course has the right to alter, abandon, cancel or postpone all or any part of a meeting for reasons of force majeure. Such a decision shall not be subject to any protest.
SECTION 2
LICENCES – COMPETITORS
2.1 gENErAl
1. To participate in road race events an annual Licence issued by the ACU is required. Residents in Scotland apply to the Scottish ACU.
2. All first time applicants are required to complete a classroom based ACU Competitor Training Course. Riders and Sidecar Drivers must also satisfactorily complete an ACU Basic Rider Assessment. Full details from the ACU Road Race Department.
3. Novice/Intermediate Novice competitors are required to wear an Orange Vest obtainable from the ACU Licence Department.
4. Sidecar passengers must hold a valid passenger licence.
5. The parent or Legal Guardian must accompany all competitors, or participants in parades, under 18 years of age to every meeting. This person must attend at signing-on, any riders briefings that take place and be present throughout the meeting.
6. Any competitor who in any ACU or MCRCB Permitted Event participates on a machine for which he/she is not eligible through age or licence restrictions to take part on will be penalised by a fine of £500.00 and a suspension for one year from the date of the hearing.
2.2 grAdES
1. Parade A licence facilitating participation in non-competitive parades.
2. Novice. Entry level for all first time applicants, an Intermediate Novice licence will be issued to riders who hold a current Full Class “A” DVLA Licence. Novice Licence holders are required to wear an Orange Vest obtainable from the ACU Licence Department.
3. Clubman. Novice/Intermediate Novice licence holders who have obtained Satisfactory signatures on their record card for a minimum of 10 separate Race Days at 3 different circuits during the current year and preceding 2 years may apply to upgrade to Clubman. To obtain a satisfactory signature Competitors must appear in the official race results as a finisher of a race in accordance with Article 12.3.3 of the Road Race Standing Regulations. Only one signature per race day. The competitor record card together with copies of the official result sheets for the signatures should be submitted to the ACU Road Race Department.
4. National. Clubman competitors who have obtained upgrade signatures for a minimum of 10 separate Race Days at 3 different circuits during the current year and preceding 2 years may apply to be upgraded to a National Licence. To obtain an upgrade signature Competitors must appear in the official result sheets as having finished the race within 110% of the winners time for the race and having completed the same number of laps as the winner. Only one signature per race day will be awarded with the exception of results from Endurance meetings. Where a rider competes in an Endurance race of 3 hrs or more duration 2 signatures will be awarded if the Team completes at least 90% of the number of laps completed by the Race/Class winner. The competitor record card together with copies of the official result sheets for the signatures should be submitted to the ACU Road Race Department
National Licence holders may apply for Start Permission to compete abroad.
5. International National licences holders who have held their National Licence for 12 months and who have competed at a minimum of 6 meetings in the previous 12 months may apply for an FIM Non-Championship International licence. The Competitor record card and copies of result sheets should be submitted to the ACU Road Race Department.
A satisfactory medical examination is required before an FIM Non-Championship International licence can be issued (Eye Sight and Medical Report sections of the ACU Competition Licence Application Form).
6. International Championship National licences holders who have held their National Licence for 12 months and who have competed at a minimum of 6 meetings in the previous 12 months may apply for a Championship licence as described in the appropriate Sporting Code of the FIME or FIM. The Competitor record card and/or copies of result sheets should be submitted to the ACU Road Race Department.
A satisfactory medical examination is required before an International Championship Licence can be issued (Eye Sight and Medical Report sections of the ACU Competition Licence Application Form).
7. A Licence can be upgraded at any time during the year. 2.3 lApSEd lICENCES
Lapsed Novice and Intermediate Novice Licence holders who have allowed their licence to lapse for five years or more, will be required to complete the Basic Rider Assessment and Competitor Training Course before resuming competition at Novice/Intermediate Novice grade.
Lapsed Clubman, National and International licence holders who have allowed their licence to lapse for five years or more, will be required to complete the Competitor Training Course before resuming competition at Clubman grade.
2.4 CApACITY ANd lICENCE rESTrICTIONS SOLO MACHINES
Age Licence Machine
11 Years Novice or Clubman or
National Up to 125cc Automatic Production Scooter 12 years Novice or Clubman or
National Up to 80cc GP specification machine (treaded tyres)Up to 125cc Production based machine Up to 250cc single cylinder 4 stroke Production machines (restricted)
13 Years Novice or Clubman or
National Up to 125cc Automatic Production ScooterUp to 80cc GP specification machine Up to 125cc Production based machine
Up to 300cc single or twin cylinder 4 stroke Production machines (restricted to maximum 37hp)
13 years National Up to 125cc GP specification machine
Up to 250cc 4-stroke single cylinder machine (unrestricted) 14 years Novice or Clubman or
National
Up to 125cc GP specification machine
Up to 250cc 4-stroke single or twin cylinder machine (unrestricted)
14 years National Up to Formula 400 specification or 450cc Production based machine
Up to 500cc single or twin cylinder 4-stroke machine Up to 650cc twin cylinder 4-stroke Production based machine 15 years Novice or Clubman or
National Up to Formula 400 specification or 450cc Production based machine Up to 500cc single or twin cylinder 4-stroke machine Up to 650cc single or twin cylinder 4-stroke Production based machine
16 years Novice or Clubman or National
Up to Formula 400 specification or 450cc Production based machine
Up to 500cc single or twin cylinder 4-stroke machine Up to 650cc single or twin cylinder 4-stroke Production based machine
16 years National Any classic or Vintage machine
Up to Formula 600 or Supersport 600 specification machine 675cc 3 cylinder 4 stroke Production based machine Up to 250cc Grand Prix Machine
17 years Novice or Clubman or
National Any classic or Vintage machineUp to Formula 600 or Supersport 600 specification machine 675cc 3 cylinder 4 stroke Production based machine Up to 250cc Grand Prix Machine
17 years National Unlimited capacity machine
18 years Novice Any classic or Vintage machine 650cc
Up to Formula 600 or Supersport 600 specification machine 675cc 3 cylinder 4 stroke Production based machine Up to 250cc Grand Prix Machine
18 years Int-Novice** Clubman
or National Unlimited capacity machine
2.5 rACINg ON ClOSEd pUBlIC rOAdS
The minimum grade of licence required for racing on Closed Public Roads is a National Licence and riders must be 18 years of age or over.
2.6 ISlE OF MAN MOUNTAIN COUrSE lICENCE
An Isle of Man Course Licence (price £25 in addition to any other Licence Fee) issued by the ACU Road Race Department – Rugby is required for all competitors of any Nationality wishing to take part in any event to be held on the Isle of Man Mountain Circuit.
1 2014 Isle of Man TT Races
This licence is a requirement for all competitors who wish to take part in the 2014 Isle of Man TT Races.
1. Eligibility: All applicants except holders of an FIM International licence or an MCUI National Licence must provide a satisfactory medical report. (FIM & MCUI licence holders having already supplied such reports)
2. ACU and SACU licence holders must have held a National licence for Road Racing for a minimum of 12 months prior to the closing date for entries.
3. Competitors from other FMNs must have held an FIM International Non-Championship licence for Road Racing for a minimum of 12 months prior to the closing date for entries. 4. Official Result sheets confirming the following requirements must be supplied with the
application:
1. All applicants must have competed satisfactorily in at least 6 Road Race days in the period of 1st April 2013 to 9th May 2014.
2. A minimum of 2 of the 6 required race days must be in the 2014 season.
3. One result will be permitted from each racing day of a short circuit Road Race Meeting to a maximum of 2 per meeting.
4. One result will be permitted from each racing day of a Closed Public Road Race circuit meeting to a maximum of 2.
5. Qualifying for the 2013 TT or Manx GP races will count as one race day and finishing in a 2013 TT or Manx GP race will count as a second race day. A competitor who competes in both the TT and Manx GP may count a maximum of three results towards the six required results. 5. Closing date for the receipt of completed Licence application forms at ACU House, Rugby:
14th May 2014.
2 2014 Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT Races
This licence is a requirement for all competitors who wish to take part in the 2014 Manx Grand Prix races.
1. Eligibility: All applicants except holders of an FIM International licence or an MCUI National SIDECAR AND THREE-WHEELER MACHINES
Age Licence Machine
Driver
17 years Novice or Clubman or
National F2, F350, Classic, Vintage, Morgan Three Wheeler Unlimited 4-stroke or 2-stroke machine Passenger
16 Years Novice or Clubman or
National F2, F350, Classic, Vintage, Morgan Three Wheeler Unlimited 4-stroke or 2-stroke machine PARADE
Age Licence Machine
Licence must provide a satisfactory medical report. (FIM & MCUI licence holders having already supplied such reports)
2 ACU and SACU licence holders must have held a National licence for Road Racing for a minimum of 6 months prior to the start of the event.
3. Competitors from other FMN’s must have held an FIM International Non-Championship Road Race Licence issued by their FMN for a minimum of six months prior to the first day of practising.
4. Official Result sheets confirming the following requirements must be supplied with the application:
1. All applicants must have competed satisfactorily in at least 6 Road Race days in the 13 months expiring 30th June 2014.
2. A minimum of 2 of the 6 required race days must be in the 2014 season.
3. One result will be permitted from each racing day of a short circuit Road Race meeting to a maximum of 2 per meeting.
4. One result will be permitted from each racing day of a Closed Public Road circuit meeting to a maximum of 2.
5. Qualifying for the 2013 TT or Manx GP races will count as one race day and finishing in a 2013 TT or Manx GP race will count as a second race day. A competitor who competes in both the TT and Manx GP may count a maximum of three results towards the six required results. 5. Closing date for the receipt of completed Licence application forms at ACU House, Rugby:
14th July 2014
SECTION 3
LICENCES AND REGISTRATIONS – OFFICIALS
3.1 qUAlIFICATIONS ANd CONdITIONS
Road Race Officials are divided into two categories: Those that are Licensed and those that are Registered.
Licences: Senior Road Race Officials are required to hold an ACU Licence of the appropriate Grade for the performance of their duties.
Registration: A Register is maintained of Officials not required to hold a Licence. 3.2 rOAd rACE OFFICIAlS WHO rEqUIrE A lICENCE
All the following licences are valid for 3 years
See Note Below Attendance at Seminar/Training Session
Clerk of the Course 1 Every third year maximum
Chief Steward 2 Every third year maximum
Chief Technical Officer 3 Every third year maximum
Sound Inspector Required for First Issue only
Measurer 4 Required for First Issue only
Timekeeper 5 Equipment and operators check
ALL LICENCES ISSUED ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE ROAD RACE COMMITTEE Organisers shall only nominate candidates whose aptitude and integrity for the position they can fully justify. Official ACU approval and the issue of a Licence is only after the candidates have proved to be competent according to the special requirements for each discipline. The respective Committees and Panels organise Seminars that are compulsory for certain Officials.
3.3 grAdES FOr ClErK OF THE COUrSE 1. Probationary
able to confirm that a candidate has attended at 10 Race Days in an Official capacity before nominating the candidate to attend a Seminar. A Registered Probationary Official may act as an Assistant to a Clerk of the Course at a Club Event.
To upgrade from Probationary to National C a registered official must act as an Assistant to the Clerk of the Course at 10 Meetings and be recommended by the Clerk of the Course at each meeting. He must be nominated by an Organiser for a specific appointment at a future Event. 2. National Grade C
A Clerk of the Course who may officiate at a Club Event where the use of slick tyres has NOT been authorised. May act as Deputy or Assistant Clerk of the Course at below National status Events where slick tyres have been authorised.
To upgrade from National C to National B a licence holder must officiate as a Deputy to a National A or National B Clerk of the Course at 10 Events and be recommended by the Clerk of the Course at each. He must be nominated by an Organiser to take charge of a specific event where he will be observed by another Senior Official nominated by the Road Race Committee. 3. National Grade B
A Clerk of the Course who may officiate at a below National status events where slick tyres HAVE been authorised. May officiate as Deputy to a National Grade A.
To upgrade from National B to National A a Licence holder must officiate as a National B Clerk of the Course at 5 Events. He must act as Deputy to a National A Clerk of the Course at 5 Events and be recommended by the Clerk of the Course at each. In addition the Road Race, Drag and Sprint Committee may appoint a Senior Official to observe him. He must be nominated by an Organiser to take charge of a specific future Event. First appointment must be approved by the Road Race Committee.
4. National Grade A
A Clerk of the Course who may officiate at any event held under an ACU Permit. He may officiate as Deputy or Assistant at FIM (Non Championship) Events.
Note 1 Clerk of the Course
Age Limits: Licences for Clerks of the Course who have attained their 70th birthday will be reviewed annually. Officials will be required to satisfactorily attend a seminar annually. The issuing of a licence will be subject to Road Race Committee approval.
Note 2 Steward
Grades: There is only one grade of Chief Steward’s Licence for all Road Race disciplines. A Chief Steward of a meeting should not undertake any other duties except Environmental Reporting. Age Limits: Chief Stewards may not normally officiate beyond the end of the season in which they attain their 70th birthday. The Road Race, Drag and Sprint Committee will review Stewards who reach the age of 70 for appointments on an annual basis.
Club Stewards may carry out other duties at a race meeting but they must not adjudicate on matters where they have a conflict of interest.
Note 3 Chief Technical Officer
The Chief Technical Officer will be licensed by the Technical Panel to be in charge of the Technical Control at an event. The Technical Panel may restrict the disciplines of licence holders.
Note 4 Measurer
The Measurer is required for ACU National Championships and National events. The Licence is issued by the Technical Panel and may be restricted by discipline.
Note 5 Timekeepers
Will be required to pay for their Licence.
Licence Fees: All licences (exception Timekeepers licences) will be issued, free of charge, for a period of three years. No fee will be charged for attendance at Seminars organised by the Road Race Drag and Sprint Committee or the relevant Panel with the exception of FIM Seminars.
3.4 rOAd rACE OFFICIAlS WHO dO NOT rEqUIrE A lICENCE
See Note Below Attendance at Seminar/Training Session
Incident Officer 1 and 4 May attend Clerk of the Course Seminar at ACU HQ for information purposes.
Secretary of the Meeting 2 and 4 Will receive Training at meetings and if required at Regional or ACU HQ Seminars.
Technical Official Will receive training via the Chief Technical Officer at meetings May attend Regional Training Seminars
Club Stewards 3 May attend Regional or ACU HQ Seminars for information
purposes
Chief Marshal May receive training at ACU HQ or Regional Training Days
Marshal May receive training at Regional Training days and at
meetings via the Chief Marshal
Medical Officer None required
Registration of the above officials and marshals will be renewed annually. All such Officials will receive an appropriate form of identification from the ACU.
Note 1 Incident Officer
Will collate all information and documentation, and prepare reports relating to serious accidents and to all incidents involving Officials or Spectators.
Note: A Deputy Clerk of the Course may undertake these duties. An Incident Officer may be nominated to attend a Clerk of the Course Seminar to assist with these duties.
Note 2 Secretary of the Meeting
Will be responsible for all administration connected with the organisation of a meeting. Note 3 Club Stewards
Stewards of the meeting exercise judicial authority over the running of the meeting according to the National Sporting Code and Supplementary Regulations.
Note 4 Incident Officer and Secretary of the Meeting Registration
Currently there is no requirement for these officials to be registered for Road Race Disciplines.
SECTION 4
PRACTICE
4.1 TIME MUST BE pUT ASIdE FOr THE prACTICE SESSIONS ANd THESE MUST BE dEFINEd IN THE SUpplEMENTArY rEgUlATIONS FOr THE MEETINg.
1. Riders will commence practice under the instructions of the Start Officials.
2. The duration of each practice session will commence from the time the pit lane opens and will finish (chequered flag) not less than 10 minutes later.
3. The end of practice will be indicated by the waving of a chequered flag at which time the pit exit will be closed. A rider’s time will continue to be recorded until he passes the finish line after the allotted time has lapsed.
4. If practice is interrupted due to an incident or any other reason then a red flag will be displayed at the start line and at marshals posts. All riders must return slowly to the pit lane or as otherwise instructed by the Marshals under the direction of the Clerk of the Course. 5. When the practice is restarted the time remaining will be decided by the Clerk of the Course.
SECTION 5
GRID POSITIONS
5.1 pOSITIONS
1. Pole position, and the configuration of the grid, will be determined at the time of the Track Inspection.
2. Grid positions will be established according to the provisions of the Supplementary Regulations.
5.2 TIMEd prACTICE
Where timed practice is used and identical times are recorded by more than one rider in the official qualifying practice session for the race the rider first setting such a time will receive the better starting position.
A qualifying maxima may be specified in the Supplementary Regulations. 5.3 BAllOTEd
Where the Organiser decides that the grid positions will be by ballot this must be conducted by the competitors at the meeting.
5.4 AllOCATEd
Organisers wishing to allocate grid position will specify this and the method to be adopted in the Supplementary Regulations.
SECTION 6
START PROCEDURES
Races may be started by one of the following methods: 6.1 grOUp STArTS
Which include the 45 degree echelon line up known as the Le Mans start. 6.2 INTErVAl STArTS
Where competitors are started individually or in groups at pre-determined intervals.
Starts may be made with engines running or engines stopped. For starts with engines stopped the Supplementary Regulations for the race must specify the authorised method of starting. 6.3 ClUBMANS rACES
1. Riders collect in the Assembly Area and proceed when directed to the Grid to take up their allocated Grid positions.
2. An Official will signal all the Riders to proceed on a warm-up lap (of the circuit being used for the race) by waving a Green Flag. On completion of the warm-up lap the riders each return to their allocated Grid positions.
3. Riders who do not go on to the Grid may join the warm-up lap from the Pit Lane on the instruction of the Officials, but in this case must start the race from the back of the Grid. 4. On the completion of the warm-up lap an Official will display a Red Flag at the front of the
Grid.
5. When the grid is re-formed the Official with the Red Flag will leave the Grid indicating to the Riders that the race is about to commence.
6. Any Rider who stalls his engine on the Grid, or who has other difficulties, must remain on his motorcycle and raise an arm. It is not permitted to attempt to delay the start by any other means.
7. A Red light will be displayed for up to 5 seconds. The Red Light will then be extinguished to start the race. Alternatively, the National Flag may be lowered to start the race.
8. After the Riders have passed the exit of the Pit Lane any Riders waiting there may be permitted to join the race at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course and under the instructions of the Officials.
9. Should there be a problem on the Grid, the Starter may display a Yellow Flag or Yellow lights to indicate a delayed start. The Clerk of the Course may decide that the Riders will complete another warm-up lap and the race distance may be reduced.
6.4 NATIONAl rACES
1. Riders proceed as directed to the Grid upon the opening of the Pit Lane and take up their starting positions.
2. Riders take up their allocated positions on the Grid. Riders who encounter technical problems must go to the Pit Lane to make adjustments or to change machines.
3. Two minutes before the start of the race the Starter will signal all the Riders to proceed on a warm-up lap by waving a Green Flag. On completion of the warm-up lap the riders each return to their allocated Grid positions.
4. Riders not going on to the Grid may join the warm-up lap from the Pit Lane on the instructions of the Officials but in this case must start the race from the rear of the Grid.
5. On completion of the warm-up lap an Official will display a Red Flag at the front of the grid. 6. When the Grid is re-formed the Official with the Red Flag will leave the track indicating to the
Riders that the race is about to commence.
7. Any Rider who stalls his engine on the Grid or who has other difficulties must remain on his motorcycle and raise an arm. It is not permitted to delay the start by any other means. 8. A Red Signal light will be displayed for up to 5 seconds. The Red Light will then be extinguished
to start the race. Alternatively, the National Flag may be lowered to start the race.
9. After the Riders have passed the exit to the Pit lane any Riders waiting there may be permitted to join the race at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course and under the instructions of the Officials.
10. Should there be a problem on the Grid, the Starter may display a Yellow Flag or Yellow lights to indicate a delayed start. Riders will stop engines. One assistant per team may enter the grid to assist the competitors. The Rider(s) responsible for the delay will start from the back of the Grid. The Riders will complete another warm-up lap and the race distance will be reduced by one lap.
6.5 ANTICIpATION OF THE STArT
1. Anticipation of the Start is defined as when the motorcycle is moving forward when the Red Lights are on.
2. Any Competitor who takes up an incorrect Grid position will be judged to have anticipated the Start.
3. The Clerk of the Course will award a Time Penalty of up to 20 seconds to any Rider who anticipated the Start. The decision as to an anticipated Start is to be accepted as a Matter of Fact from which there is no right of Protest.
SECTION 7
FLAGS AND LIGHTS
Marshals and other officials display flags or lights to provide information and/or convey instructions to the riders:
7.1 FlAgS ANd lIgHTS USEd TO prOVIdE INFOrMATION 1. NATIONAL FLAG OR START LIGHTS
1. Signal for the Start of the Race. A Red light will be displayed for up to 5 seconds. The Red Light will then be extinguished to start the race. Alternatively, the National Flag may be lowered to start the race.
2. GREEN FLAG 1. The track is clear
2. This flag will be shown waved by the starter to signal the start of the warm up lap.
3. This flag must be shown motionless at each flag marshal post for the first lap of each practice session and of the warm up, for the sighting lap(s) and for the warm up lap.
4. This flag must be shown motionless at the flag marshal post immediately after the incident that necessitated the use of one or more yellow flags.
3. YELLOW AND RED STRIPED FLAG
1. Oil, water or other substance is affecting adhesion on this section of the track. 2. This flag must be shown motionless at the flag marshal post.
4. YELLOW AND RED STRIPED FLAG: NATIONAL EVENTS ONLY
1. The adhesion on this section of the track could be affected by any reason other than rain. 2. This flag must be shown motionless at the flag marshal post.
5. WHITE FLAG WITH DIAGONAL RED CROSS: NATIONAL EVENTS ONLY 1. Drops of rain on this section of the track.
2. This flag must be shown motionless at the flag marshal post.
6. WHITE FLAG WITH DIAGONAL RED CROSS + YELLOW AND RED STRIPED FLAG: NATIONAL EVENTS ONLY
1. Rain on this section of the track.
2. These flags must be shown together motionless at the flag marshal post. 7. BLUE FLAG
1. National events and above. The use of this flag is optional at meetings of lower than National Status.
2. May be shown waved, this flag indicates that a faster rider is about to overtake. 3. Shown waved at the flag marshal post, this flag indicates to a rider that he is about to be
overtaken.
4. During the practice sessions, the rider concerned must keep his line and slow down gradually to allow the faster rider to pass him.
5. During the race, the rider concerned is about to be lapped. He must allow the following rider(s) to pass him at the earliest opportunity.
8. YELLOW FLAG WITH BLACK DIAGONAL CROSS
1. This flag will be shown motionless at the finish line at track level to indicate the commencement of the final lap of the race.
9. CHEQUERED BLACK AND WHITE FLAG
1. This flag will be waved at the finish line on track level to indicate the finish of race or practice session.
10. CHEQUERED BLACK AND WHITE FLAG PLUS BLUE FLAG
1. The chequered black/white flag will be waved together with the blue flag presented motionless at the finish line on track level when a rider(s) precedes closely the leader during the final lap before the finish line.
11. ADDITIONAL FLAGS – THE ISLE OF MAN TT MOUNTAIN COURSE 1. White Flag with Black “V”
Indicates visibility is reduced on the part of the circuit ahead. 2. White Flag with Black “Sun”
7.2 FlAgS USEd TO CONVEY INFOrMATION ANd INSTrUCTIONS 1. YELLOW FLAG AND OR YELLOW LIGHTS
1. During the final inspection lap (by the Stewards and other Officials) this flag must be waved at the exact place where the flag marshal will be positioned during the practices, warm ups and races.
2. Shown waved at each row of the starting grid, this flag indicates that the start of the race is delayed.
3 When shown stationary at the flag marshal post this flag indicates danger ahead, riders must slow down. No overtaking is permitted
4. When shown waved at the flag marshal post this flag indicates that the danger is more imminent. The riders must be prepared to stop.
5. Overtaking is forbidden up until the point where the green flag is shown.
6. Any Infringement of this rule during a practice session will result in the cancellation of the time of the lap during which the infraction occurred.
7. In case of infringement of this rule during the race, a time penalty will be imposed. In both cases, further penalties (such as fine – suspension) may also be imposed.
Note: Following an incident during a practice or race the Yellow Flags are usually displayed as follows:
1. Shown waved at the flag marshals’ post immediately prior to the incident.
2. Shown stationary at the flag marshals’ post preceding the post at which it is being shown waved.
3. Additional flags may be shown at the request of the Clerk of the Course. 2. WHITE FLAG
1. National events only. Not permitted at Club level. 2. An intervention vehicle is on the track.
3. Waved at the flag marshal post, this flag indicates that the rider will encounter the vehicle in the current section of the track.
4. It is forbidden for a rider to overtake another rider during the display of the white flag. 5. Overtaking the intervention vehicle is permitted.
6. As soon as such a vehicle stops on the track, the white flags must be maintained and the yellow flags must also be presented.
Note: At a meeting of below National status no Ambulance or Fast Intervention Vehicle will be allowed to be moved onto the course or its immediate verges whilst racing or practice is in progress on any part of the circuit. This means that in circumstances when an Ambulance or Fast Intervention Vehicle is required on the circuit, the Red Flags must first be displayed and the race or practice brought to an actual and effective halt before any vehicle is deployed.
3. RED FLAG WITH A WHITE DIAGONAL CROSS. ENDURANCE RACES ONLY. 1. The race is neutralised.
2. Riders must slow down and be prepared to catch up a SAFETY CAR
3. It is forbidden for a rider to overtake another rider during the display of this flag. 4. Overtaking the SAFETY CAR is forbidden.
5. Riders must line-up in single file behind the SAFETY CAR. 6 This flag must be shown motionless at each flag marshal post, 7 At all meetings where this flag is used a riders briefing must be held. 4. RED FLAG AND RED LIGHTS
Red Lights and/or waved Red Flags will be displayed around the circuit. Riders must stop racing/practice and proceed as instructed by the Marshals
2. Any infringement of this rule will be penalised with one of the following penalties: fine – disqualification – withdrawal of Championship points – suspension.
3. The red flag will be shown motionless on the starting grid at the end of the sighting lap(s) and at the end of the warm up lap.
4. The red flag may also be used to close the track.
5. On the Start Grid a Red Signal Lights(s) will be displayed for up to 5 seconds. When the Red Light(s) are extinguished the race will start.
5. BLACK FLAG
1. This flag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is displayed motionless together with the rider’s number.
2. The rider must stop at the pits at the end of the current lap and cannot restart.
3. Any infringement of this rule will be penalised with one or more of the following penalties: fine – disqualification – withdrawal of Championship points – suspension.
6. BLACK FLAG WITH ORANGE DISK (RADIUS 40 CM)
1. This flag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is displayed motionless together with the rider’s number.
2. This flag informs the rider that his motorcycle has mechanical problems likely to endanger himself or others, and that he must immediately leave the track.
3. Any infringement of this rule will be penalised with one or more of the following penalties: fine – disqualification – withdrawal of Championship points – suspension.
7.3 FlAg dIMENSIONS
The flag dimension should be approximately 80cms in the vertical and 100cms in the horizontal. 7.4 FlAg COlOUrS
The Pantones for the colours are as follows: Orange: Pantone 151C
Black: Pantone Black C Blue: Pantone 286C or 298C Red: Pantone 186C Yellow: Pantone Yellow C Green: Pantone 348C 7.5 FlAg MArSHAlS pOSTS
The position of the Flag Marshals Posts will be fixed during the ACU Track Inspection. 7.6 MArSHAlS OVErAllS
It is recommended that Marshals overalls be Orange (Pantone 151C) or white in colour. Waterproofs should be of the same colour or transparent.
SECTION 8
BEHAVIOUR DURING PRACTICE AND RACE
8.1 rIdErS MUST OBEY THE FlAg SIgNAlS, THE lIgHT SIgNAlS, ANd THE BOArdS WHICH CONVEY INSTrUCTIONS. ANY INFrINgEMENT TO THIS rUlE WIll BE pENAlISEd ACCOrdINg TO THE prOVISIONS OF CHApTEr 7.
1. Riders must ride in a responsible manner which does not cause danger to other competitors or participants, either on the track or in the pit-lane. Any infringement of this rule will be
penalised with one of the following penalties:
fine – time penalty – disqualification – withdrawal of Championship points – suspension. 2. Riders should use only the track and the pit-lane. However, if a rider accidentally leaves the
track then he may rejoin it at the place indicated by the marshals or at a place which does not provide an advantage to him. Any infringement of this rule during the practices or warm up will be penalised by the cancellation of the lap time concerned and during the race, by a time penalty.
Further penalties (such as fine – disqualification – withdrawal of Championship points) may also be imposed.
3. Any repairs or adjustments along the race track must be made by the rider working alone with absolutely no outside assistance. The marshals may assist the rider to the extent of helping him to lift the machine and holding it whilst any repairs or adjustments are made.
The marshal may then assist him to re-start the machine.
4. If the rider intends to retire, then he must park his motorcycle in a safe area as indicated by the marshals.
5. If the rider encounters a problem with the machine which will result in his retirement from the practice or the race, then he should not attempt to tour at reduced speed to the pits but should pull off the track and park his machine in a safe place as indicated by the marshals.
6. Riders are not permitted to return slowly to the pits for any reason during practice or racing. 7. Riders may enter the pits during the race, but taking the motorcycle inside the pit box is not
permitted. Any infringement of this rule will be penalised with a disqualification. Riders who stop their engines in the pits may be assisted to re-start their motorcycle by the mechanics.
8. Riders are not allowed to transport another person on their machine or to be transported by another rider on his machine.
9. Riders must adopt a position with their feet on the footrests.
10. Riders who fall from their machine are not permitted to continue with the practice or race until passed fit by the Medical Officer and the machine re-inspected by technical control. Any infringement of this rule will result in the rider being disqualified from the remainder of the practice session or race and may result in further penalties.
11. Riders must not ride or push their motorcycles in the opposite direction of the circuit, either on the track or in the pit lane, unless doing so under the direction of an Official.
12. No signal of any kind may pass between a moving motorcycle and anyone connected with the motorcycle’s entrant or rider, save for the signal from the time keeping transponder, or legible messages on a pit board or body movements by the rider.
Automatic timing devices, provided they do not disrupt official timekeeping methods, are not considered as telemetry.
13. The carrying of on board cameras is only permitted with the prior approval, in writing of the Clerk of the Course. The installation of the camera must be approved by the Chief Technical Officer.
14. A speed limit may be imposed in the Pit Lane.
1. Any rider found to have exceeded the limit during the practice will be subject to a penalty as described in the Supplementary Regulations.
2. Any rider who exceeds the pit lane speed limit during a race will be penalised with a time penalty as described in the Supplementary Regulations.
3. The Clerk of the Course must communicate the offence to the pit of the rider.
15. In the interest of safety, a rider may not stop his machine on the racing surface during the slow down lap, (exception see Art 8.17) when returning to the pits after the chequered flag. 16. Stopping on the track during practices and races is forbidden. (exception see Art 8.17) 17. During the practice sessions and warm ups, practice starts are permitted, when it is safe to do
of practice sessions and warm ups, when it is safe to do so. These practice starts must take place off the racing line.
18. The spinning of rear wheels (burn-outs) is strictly forbidden. Breach of this rule will result in a penalty of disqualification.
19. Any competitor who in any ACU or MCRCB Permitted Event participates on a machine for which he is not eligible through age or licence restrictions will be penalised by a fine of £500.00 and a suspension for one year from the date of the hearing.
8.2 prOTESTS
1. Any Rider, Passenger, Entrant or Official licenced by the ACU affected by a decision taken during a meeting held under an ACU Permit has the right to protest against that decision. 2. No protest may be lodged against a decision of statement of fact of the Race Direction to inflict
or not: • A time penalty • A change of position • A ride through
• A disqualification from the practice sessions or races by means of a black flag or black flag with orange disc.
• A penalty for speeding in the pit lane.
SECTION 9
NEUTRALISATION OF RACES – SAFETY CAR
A compulsory riders briefing on these Regulations must be conducted by the Clerk of the Course or his Deputy prior to any race in which the use of Safety Cars is intended. The Safety Cars if they are to go on the track must be equipped with Yellow Flashing lights. The words “Safety Car” should be clearly indicated on the back and the sides of the car. The Driver of the Safety Car should be the holder of an ACU or FIM Clerk of the Course or Competition Licence for Road Racing, a MSA Competition Licence or an ARDS Licence. All “Safety Car” drivers must be assisted in the car by a Race Official who is in constant contact with the Clerk of the Course.
If during a race of 20 miles or more an incident other than rain puts at risk the safety of the competitors and renders impossible the normal progress of the competition the Clerk of the Course (Grade National A or above or of Grade National B with the prior individual approval of the Road Race Committee) may decide to neutralize the race.
The following procedure will be adopted:
1. A Red Flag with a White Diagonal Cross must be displayed at the selected Marshals Posts during the whole of the neutralisation period.
2. A White Board showing the words “Safety Car” will be displayed at the Start Line during the whole of the neutralisation period.
3. Riders must immediately slow down. Overtaking is forbidden. The Track Marshals will record all infringements and report them to the Clerk of the Course.
4. The pit lane exit will be closed to competitors.
5. When the leading competitor approaches the start line at the end of the lap that the
neutralisation was decided a “Safety Car” equipped with two flashing Yellow Lights on the roof will enter the track with two flashing lights switched on.
6. The competitors will end up in single file behind the “Safety Car” without overtaking it. 7. Competitors may now enter the pits but all other rules must be complied with.
8. After stopping at the pits competitors must line up at the pit lane exit and must only rejoin the circuit when instructed to do so by the official with a Green Flag or when the Green Light at that location is switched on. These instructions will be given 10 seconds after the last competitor in line behind the “Safety Car” has passed that point. Competitors must join the back of the line and MUST NOT overtake. The pit lane exit will then be closed and competitors must wait for the next lap.
9. During the last lap of the neutralisation period the “Safety Car” will switch off the Lights on the roof to indicate to the competitors that the “Safety Car” will enter the pit lane at the end of that lap and the race will resume.
10. When the “Safety Car” has left the track overtaking is forbidden up until the start line, where a Green Flag will be waved and the Red Flag with the White Diagonal Cross immediately withdrawn.
11. The pit lane exit will then be permanently re-opened. 12. The race will continue normally.
13. Unless otherwise decided by the Clerk of the Course, each lap completed by the “Safety Car” will be counted as a race lap. A Board displaying the new actual number of laps remaining will be displayed on the start line when the green flag is waved. If the race is eventually stopped under SR 10.1 whilst the “Safety Car” is deployed the result will be according to the position at the last completed lap before the “Safety Car” was introduced.
14. No Protest may be lodged against the decision of the Clerk of the Course regarding the number of laps remaining in order to complete the race.
15. All other rules of the race must be observed. 16. Exceptions – Clubman Endurance races only
1. In Clubman Endurance races, the Clerk of the Course is authorised to deploy the Safety Car at the earliest convenient moment irrespective of the position of each rider in the race. 2. A Fast Intervention Vehicle may be despatched immediately ahead of the Safety Car 3. No Protest may be lodged against the effect of any laps lost or gained in respect of Articles 16.1 and 16.2 mentioned above
SECTION 10
INTERRUPTION OF A RACE
10.1 IF THE ClErK OF THE COUrSE dECIdES TO INTErrUpT A rACE dUE TO ClIMATIC CONdITIONS Or SOME OTHEr rEASON, THEN rEd FlAgS WIll BE dISplAYEd AT THE FINISH lINE ANd AT All FlAg MArSHAlS’ pOSTS.
1. Riders must immediately slow down and return to the pit lane, or as directed by the marshals upon instructions from the Clerk of the Course.
2. Only riders still racing when the red flag is displayed will be counted as finishers. 3. The results will be the results taken at the last point where the leader had completed a full
lap without the red flag being displayed calculated as in the principle set out in the following example:
Example of a race consisting of 30 laps:
If a Red Flag is shown when the leader is on his 10th lap after completing his 9th lap and all other riders have not completed the 9th lap, then the race result will be 9 laps completed, and the second part will consist of 21 laps.
Exception: if the race is interrupted after the chequered flag, the following procedure will apply: 4. For all the riders to whom the chequered flag was shown before the interruption, a partial
classification will be established at the end of the last lap of the race.
5. For all the riders to whom the chequered flag was not shown before the interruption, a partial classification will be established at the end of the penultimate lap of the race.
6. The complete classification will be established by combining both partial classifications as per the lap/time procedure.
7. If the results calculated show that less than three laps have been completed by the leader of the race and by all other riders on the same lap as the leader, then the race will be null and void and a completely new race will be run. If it is found impossible to re-start the race, then it will be declared cancelled and the race will not count for any Championship.
8. If three laps or more have been completed by the leader of the race, and all other riders on the same lap as the leader, but less than two-thirds of the original race distance, rounded down to
the nearest whole number of laps, then the race will be restarted. If it is found impossible to restart the race, then the results will count and half points will be awarded in any Championship. 9. If the results calculated show that two-thirds of the original race distance rounded down to the
nearest whole number of laps have been completed by the leader of the race, then the race will be deemed to have been completed and full Championship points will be awarded.
10. Exception: Where a race is interrupted at a meeting of below National Status the Clerk of the Course is permitted to decide that the race has been completed or to run a new race over a distance appropriate to the prevailing conditions.
SECTION 11
RE-STARTING A RACE THAT HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED
11.1 IF A rACE HAS TO BE rE-STArTEd, THEN IT WIll BE dONE AS qUICKlY AS pOSSIBlE, CONSISTENT WITH TrACK CONdITIONS AllOWINg. AS SOON AS THE rIdErS HAVE rETUrNEd TO THE pITS THE ClErK OF THE COUrSE WIll ANNOUNCE A TIME FOr THE NEW STArT prOCEdUrE TO BEgIN WHICH, CONdITIONS pErMITTINg, SHOUld NOT BE lATEr THAN 10 MINUTES AFTEr THE INITIAl dISplAY OF THE rEd FlAg. 1. The results of the first race must be available to the riders before the second part of a race can
be started.
2. The start procedure will be identical to a normal start with sighting lap(s), warm-up lap etc. 3. Conditions for the re-started race will be as follows:
1. In the case of the situation described in Article 10.7 above (less than 3 laps completed) All riders may re-start.
2. Motorcycles may be repaired or changed. Refuelling is permitted. 3. The number of laps will be the same as the original race. 4. The grid positions will be as for the original race.
4. In the case of situation described in Article 10.8 above (3 laps or more and less than two-thirds completed)
1. Only riders who are classified as finishers in the first race may re-start. Article 12.3 2. Motorcycles may be repaired or changed. Re-fuelling is permitted.
3. The number of laps of the second race will be the number of laps required to complete the original race distance with a minimum of 5 laps.
4. The grid position will be based on the finishing order of the first race.
5. The final race classification will be established according to the position and the number of laps of each rider at the time he crossed the finish line at the end of the last part of the race. 5. Exception: Provisions of Article 10.10 may apply according to the status of the meeting. (The
discretion of the Clerk of the Course to decide at meetings of lower than National status).
SECTION 12
FINISH OF A RACE AND RACE RESULTS
12.1 FINISH OF A rACE
1. When the leading rider has completed the designated number of laps (or the designated time in the case of Endurance) for the race, a Chequered Flag will be displayed at the finishing line. 12.2 THE CHEqUErEd FlAg
1. After the Chequered Flag is displayed to the leading Rider no other Rider is permitted to enter the track from the Pit Lane.
2. If a Rider closely precedes the leader during the final lap before the finish line the Official will show to the Riders and to the Leaders simultaneously the Chequered Flag and the Blue Flag. This will indicate to the Leader that he has completed the race and to the Rider closely preceding the Leader that he still has to complete the final lap.
of the Rider whose Front Wheel leading edge crossed the finish line first. In the case of Ties, the Riders concerned will be ranked according to the best lap times they achieved in the race. 4. Should the end of the race signal inadvertently or otherwise be displayed before the leading
rider completes the scheduled number of laps, or before the scheduled race time has been completed, the race will be deemed to have finished.
If the chequered flag is given to the leader then a result will be drawn accordingly, but if the chequered flag is given to a competitor other than a leader then the result will be taken when the leader last crossed the start/finish line.
Should the end of the race signal be advertently delayed, the race will nevertheless be deemed to finish at the correct moment and competitors be classified accordingly.
5. The Clerk of the Course may require machines to be presented for post Practice or Race verification. Where this is required the Riders must be informed prior to the start of the Practice or Race that they must attend the “Parc Ferme”.
12.3 rACE rESUlTS
1. When the Race has been completed as described above the Results will be based on the order in which the Riders crossed the finish line and the number of laps that they have completed. 2. When the Race has been declared completed by the Clerk of the Course following an
Interruption under Article 10.3, the result will be established according to the procedure described in Articles 10.4–10.6 for a race interrupted after the Chequered Flag.
3. In either of the cases described in 1) and 2) above. To be counted as a Finisher and be included in the results a Rider must have completed 75% of the actual race distance. He must also have crossed the finish line on the track and not in the Pit Lane within two minutes after the winner and be in contact with his machine.
4. A new Lap record can only be established during a race.
5. Both for the Practice and for the Race, the lap time is the subtraction of the time between two consecutive crossings of the finish line.
SECTION 13
SAFETY
13.1 MEdICAl SErVICES – MINIMUM rEqUIrEMENTS FOr rOAd rACE MEETINgS
PERSONNEL VEHICLES
Doctors MO Paramedic(s) PM
First Aid personnel
Ambulance(s) Fast Intervention Vehicle
Special Notes Road Race 2 MOs PMs can assist
MOs but not replace them
5 2 1 (i)
Road Race
Test Day 1 MO 1PM 2 1 1
The following applies to all events run under this code.
1. Medical Officer (MO) – DOCTOR A medical practitioner (Doctor) fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), and holding appropriate personal medical malpractice insurance cover (excludes NHS Crown Indemnity).
2. Paramedic (PM) A State Registered Paramedic with the HPC (Health Professions Council) Paramedics must have appropriate personal medical malpractice insurance cover. 3. Ambulance A vehicle registered as an ambulance with the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle
Licencing Agency) or similar government licensing authority and complying with FIM minimum equipment regulations for a type C vehicle; that is:
and vertebral column. First aid medicaments and materials. Technical: Radio communication. Visible and audible signals.
Staffing: An ambulance must be staffed by two First Aid Personnel (who can be the two minimum First Aid Personnel).
An ambulance may act as a Medical Centre BUT if so it must be a vehicle in addition to the minimum ambulance requirement.
4. First Aid Personnel A person holding a current certificate of First Aid competency. (Where an event is open to the public event organisers should ensure that all First Aid personnel are insured against malpractice for the event concerned).
5. Fast Intervention Vehicle (FIV)
1. A Fast Intervention Vehicle is a compulsory requirement at all Road Race events.
2. Such a vehicle requires a driver, a Doctor, and appropriate medical equipment. If the driver is not a First Aid Person, then such a Person must be present in the vehicle. This vehicle must be immediately available to proceed to an incident, if called to do so, upon instructions from the Clerk of the Course.
3. A FIV must not be used in place of an ambulance.
4. A Fast Intervention Vehicle must be equipped with visible signals (flashing lights). 5. At a meeting of below National status no ambulance or Fast Intervention Vehicle is allowed to
be moved onto the course or its immediate verges whilst racing or practice is in progress on any part of the circuit. This means that in the circumstances of an Ambulance or Fast Intervention Vehicle being required on the circuit, the Red Flags must first be displayed and the race or practice brought to an actual and effective halt before the vehicle is deployed.
Note: This restriction is not applicable where the Clerk of the Course has decided to neutralise the race by use of the Safety Car in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of the Road Race Regulations.
6. During Sighting Lap: Stationary or moving Ambulances, Fast Intervention Vehicles, and the like, may be encountered anywhere on the circuit when riders are dispatched from the Assembly Area on their “sighting lap” to the start line prior to the start of a race. This “sighting lap” is not considered to be either Practice or Racing and riders must always be prepared to encounter such vehicles. When such a vehicle or vehicles are on the track the Yellow Flags will be displayed in the appropriate section of the course.
Special Notes
2 MOs must be present at the start of every meeting and be present for the duration of the meeting unless accompanying a patient to hospital. If vehicles or First Aid personnel leave the circuit to convey a patient to hospital then the minimum requirements for the event to continue are 1 MO, 1 FIV, 2 Ambulances and 4 First Aid personnel.
6. Medical Examination
At any time during a meeting the Clerk of the Course may require a competitor to undergo a medical examination to determine his fitness to participate. The decision of the Medical Officer is a matter of fact without right of protest.
13.2 TrACK SAFETY prECAUTIONS
1. The safety precautions of circuits will be as laid down for each Permanent Course Licence or Temporary Course Certificate following an inspection of the course.
2. It should be generally realised that the organisers of speed events have a legal responsibility to the general public and therefore it is the duty of these organisers to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public.
3. Whilst organising Clubs are insured under the Promoters Third Party Policy in respect of their legal liability, it is a condition of the policy that the promoters of an event must comply strictly with the National Sporting Code and any additional requirements as may be specified by the Permanent Course Licence or Temporary Course Certificate.
Clubs failing to do so stand in grave danger of any claims being repudiated to the Club by the insurers under the terms of the policy covering legal liability.
4. The safety precautions to be adopted are provided with the Permanent Course Licence or Temporary Course Certificate for the particular course but the following general requirements must be observed.
5. The attention of organisers is drawn to the provision of the NSC which stipulates that no alteration of the requirements contained in the Permanent Course Licence or Temporary Course Certificate shall be made without the prior approval, in writing, of the ACU.
6. It is recognised that circumstances may arise in which it is necessary to make certain alterations to the course on the day of the meeting but any such alterations must be approved by the Stewards of the Meeting and details given in their report to the permit issuing authority. 13.3 FIrE EXTINgUISHErS
Each working vehicle in the Paddock must have a 2 Kg (minimum) dry powder fire extinguisher available for immediate use. This extinguisher must show the date of the last annual inspection. Non – compliance with this regulation will incur a penalty imposed by the Clerk of the Course.
13.4 FIrE EXTINgUISHErS AT CIrCUITS
At all race and speed events, there must be a valid certificate, issued annually immediately prior to the start of each season’s racing by the manufacturer or his agent, to the effect that all fire extinguishers are in effective working order. This certificate must be available for inspection by the Stewards. All fire posts must be clearly marked. In addition to the fire equipment at each post there must be: 1. Fire extinguishers in the paddock and assembly area.
2. At least two fire extinguishers in the Technical Control Area. 3. Fire extinguishers in every medical room/centre.
4. During events of National status or below where machines may be refueled and more than five gallons (22 litres) of fuel is held in any one pit, there shall be a minimum of one fire tender and crew in attendance, appropriately equipped and with immediate access to the pit area. International events must comply with appropriate FIM requirements.
13.5 WArNINg ANd prOHIBITION SIgNS AT CIrCUITS
For full details regarding Warning Notices and Prohibition Notices please refer to the Safety Precautions section of this Handbook.
1. WARNING NOTICES
The following requirements regarding the display of Warning notices are applicable to all Road Racing events.
1. WARNING NOTICE (A) (29 × 20 inches.) Warning notices as detailed below must be displayed on each side of every entrance to the course, including the entrance to car parks and paddock.
These notices must be prominently displayed where they can be easily read by the public before any admission charge is paid, or where no admission charge is made before entry is gained into the circuit.
Where it is not possible to define the limits of the site and to control admission of the public (e.g.M.O.D Land and heath land) warning notices must be profusely displayed around the course and also in the car parks.
2. WARNING NOTICE ((B) (20 × 15 inches.) Those parts of the course to which the public may be admitted and where it is neither practical nor necessary to erect a barrier, e.g. those parts of the course which are straight and are only used by the public to reach other parts of the course, may be indicated by the erection of the special type of Warning Notice (B). These notices
should be displayed at least 30ft. from the course. It is recommended that the limit of these areas should also be defined by a boundary tape.
2. PROHIBITION NOTICES
The following requirements regarding the display of Prohibition notices are applicable to all Road Racing events.
PROHIBITED AREA NOTICE (C) (29 × 20 inches.) Areas where the public are not permitted must be clearly defined by the display of an adequate number of “Prohibited Area” notices (B). Notices should be displayed within the prohibited area, facing the public.
13.6 dEClArATION – AdMISSION TICKETS, ArMBANdS ANd pASSES
Subject to the provision of the Sunday Observance Act 1780, no person may be allowed to any part of the circuit without a suitable pass or ticket. All tickets and passes must bear the following wording shown below in full and if the wording appears on the reverse side then the words “ For Conditions of Admission See Over” must be clearly printed on the face thereof. Where a ticket is cancelled by being torn in half, the full wording and, where applicable, the “For conditions of admission see over” must appear on each half. Where a charge is made for admission into special or “reserved” enclosures a ticket bearing the approved declaration must be issued in exchange for payment to enter these enclosures.
Declaration.
WARNING. MOTOR SPORT CAN BE DANGEROUS. Despite the organisers taking all reasonable precautions, unavoidable accidents can happen. Please comply with all instructions of marshals and notices and remain in permitted areas only. THEY ARE CONCERNED WITH YOUR SAFETY. All vehicle passes must bear the same wording and comply with the above requirements. 13.7 dEClArATION ON THE OFFICIAl prOgrAMME
The declaration as outlined above should be printed in full on the outside front cover of all Official Programmes. Where this is not possible it must be printed in full in the programme and the words “For conditions of admission see inside” printed on the outside cover.
13.8 SIgNINg ON
All riders, passengers, officials and press must sign a declaration on the relevant signing on form (available from the ACU).
1. Age Limits for Officials
All event Executive and Administrative Officials shall be 18 years of age or over. 2. Age Limits for Marshals
1. All Assistant Officials whose function is to be carried out at the immediate trackside must be at least 16 years of age.
2. All Assistant Officials who are under 18 years of age must have obtained parental agreement to carry out the duty and the signing-on signature must be countersigned by the person responsible for the official at the event.
1. When using the services of officials under 18 years of age for any duties at any event special attention must be given to any risks which may be associated with the duty, and to the previous experience of the official.
SECTION 14
GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
14.1 prOTECTIVE ClOTHINg
During practice and racing riders and passengers must wear the following clothing and footwear: 1. A complete all in one leather suit of at least 1.2mm in thickness on all parts of the suit. Suits
zipped together at the waist are not permitted. Non-leather material may be used if it meets with the following requirements.
2. The following characteristics of the material must be at least equivalent to 1.5mm of cowhide (not split leather)
Fire retardant quality – Resistance to abrasion – Coefficient of friction against all types of asphalt – perspiration absorbing qualities – Medical test – non toxic and non allergenic – Fabric of a quality that does not melt. It must be non-flammable.
3. The
